2015 RIPE BOOKLET FINAL

May 7, 2015Biloxi Civic Center

The R.I.P.E. Conference & Expo, which is in its sixth year, provides resources, information and planning assistance for the elderly to seniors, case managers and caregivers.

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R.I.P.E. CONFERENCE 2015

Ripe Conference and Expo Program

8 – 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 – 10 a.m. Janice Ladnier, LPC Alternative Approaches to Emotional Healing

Melora Jackson, MS, CMHT - Virtual Dementia Tour

10–10:30a.m. Break–VisitVendors

10:30 a.m. – noon Kevin Jones, MBA Overview of Resources for Parkinson’s Patients

MeloraJackson,MS,CMHT-VirtualDementiaTour

12–1p.m. Lunch

1–2:30p.m. SallyMoody,LCSW AddictioninOlderAdults Melora Jackson, MS, CMHT - Virtual Dementia Tour

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Break – Visit Vendors3 – 4:30 p.m. Susan Hrostowski, LMSW,PhD End of Life Decisions

MeloraJackson,MS,CMHT-VirtualDementiaTour

4:30 p.m. SubmitCEPackets& Adjourn

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CEU Agenda

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8:30 a.m. Sherry Bell, City of Biloxi – Welcome

8:40 a.m. Brannon LeBlanc, Emcee – Announcement and some door prizes

MUSTATTENDABREAKOUTSESSIONTOREGISTERFORBIGDOORPRIZES

8:50 – 9:05 a.m. BREAK/VISIT BOOTHS

SpecialappearancebyBiloxiMayoralcandidates FoFoGillichandWindySwetman

9:10 – 9:40 a.m. Laurie Johnson, AARP – “Prepare to Care”

9:50 - 10:20 a.m. Leslie Kelley, Community Bank - “Prevent Financial Exploitation”

10:25- 10:35 a.m. Emcee – Announcements and door prizes

10:35 – 10:55 a.m. BREAK/VISIT BOOTHS

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Dr. Russell Reed, South MS Heart Center

11:35 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. LUNCH SERVED

11:40 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Introductions of Sponsors, Vendors and Committee

SpecialappearancebyBiloxiMayoralcandidates FoFoGillichandWindySwetman

12:30 – 12:40 p.m. EMCEE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DOOR PRIZES

12:45- 1:20 p.m. BREAK/VISIT BOOTHS

1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Leslie Kelley, Community Bank - “Prevent Financial Exploitation”

2:10 – 2:40 p.m. RIPE Fashion show by Belk

Emcee – Final door prizes and closing

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PRESENTATION: “PreventFinancialExploitation”Leslie Kelley, Loan Officer/Branch Operations Officer

Leslie Kelley began her banking career with Community Bank, Coast in 2003. Having had the opportunity to work in every area of the Bank, Leslie has the knowledge and understanding needed to effectively assist customers with their financial needs. Currently, she is the Branch Manager and Loan Officer at the Biloxi branch. Leslie is a 2013 graduate of the Mississippi School of Banking at the University

of Mississippi in Oxford. Leslie also volunteers and serves as the Secretary for Biloxi Kiwanis Club, President of the Catalyst Chapter of Business Network International and serves as Treasurer for her Neighborhood Association. Leslie resides in Ocean Springs with husband Joey and son Jacob.

Leslie Kelley

PRESENTATION: “PreparetoCare”Laurie Johnson

Laurie Johnson

Laurie Johnson is the Associate State Director of Community Outreach for the Mississippi Chapter of AARP. Prior to that, she was the executive director for CASA. Ms. Johnson received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Gerontology. She is also an executive coach and owner of 4 Elements Coaching. Additionally, she has worked with vulnerable children and youth for over 16 years.

2015 Speakers

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PRESENTATION: “AddictioninOlderAdults”Sally Moody, LCSW

Sally Moody, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Therapist with Legacy of Pine Grove Recovery Center. She received her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Mississippi College in Clinton, MS and her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Moody has experience with chemical dependency case management with Arapahoe

House, Inc. and in evaluating and monitoring medical professionals with the Colorado Physician Health Program, both in Denver, Colo.

Since February 2012, Moody has worked in developing, implementing and treating addiction in adults, age 55 and older, through Pine Grove’s Legacy Program.

PRESENTATION: “AlternativeApproachestoEmotionalHealing”Janice Ladnier, LPCC

Janice Ladnier is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and approved continuing education provider throughout the State of New Mexico. She received an MA in Counseling and a Certificate in Death Education, Grief Counseling and Hospice from Southwestern College in Santa Fe in 2002.

Ladnier currently teaches “Loss, Bereavement and The Family” for Santa Fe Community College. She also travels the country, providing a variety of educational

seminars and workshops on the use of essential oils for health and wellness to the general public as well as to professionals.

Ladnier is a dementia care specialist, master guardian (medical decision-maker for incapacitated adults) and a geriatric care manager.

Ladnier’s educational approach is backed by the latest scientific research and information on the therapeutic effects of pure essential oils and the most recent holistic health technologies. She currently lives on the Mississippi Gulf Coast where she is a companion for her 96-year-old mother.

PRESENTATION: “EndofLifeDecisions”Susan Hrostowski, PhD, LMSW

Dr. Hrostowski holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary, an MSW from USM, and a Ph.D. in social work from Tulane University.

She currently teaches courses in gerontology, community development, social justice, and public policy. Her area of research is gerontology with an emphasis on resilience in late life. An ordained Episcopal priest, Dr.

Hrostowski occasionally serves at area churches and is often called upon to speak on spiritual issues in social work.

Janice Ladnier

Kevin Jones

Dr. Susan Hrostowski

Melora Jackson

PRESENTATION: “TheVirtualDementiaTour”Melora Jackson, MS, CMHT

Melora Jackson is the Training & Program Specialist for the southern half of Mississippi’s Division of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementia, under the Department of Mental Health in Long Beach, Mississippi.

Jackson has a B.A. in Psychology from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington and holds a Master of Science in Human Development & Family Studies with a Gerontology emphasis from Colorado State University. She is a Certified Mental Health

Therapist and a graduate of the Stennis Institute for Government at Mississippi State University. She is a certified facilitator for the Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

Additionally, Jackson is a Certified Trainer of the Virtual Dementia Tour® with Second Wind Dreams.

PRESENTATION: “OverviewofResourcesforParkinson’sPatients”Kevin Jones, MBA

Kevin Jones is the Hospice Service Coordinator for Sta-Home. He is a graduate of Belhaven College with a major in psychology and minor in dance. He also has an MBA.

Previously, he served as a Board Member and Vice-President of the MS Chapter Alzheimer’s Association. Currently, he is Board President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association and serves on the board of National Alliance on

Mental Illness (NAMI).Jones has many years of experience working in the healthcare

field through education, advocacy, consulting, and marketing. One of his main focuses is educating healthcare professionals about resources of which they may be unaware.

Sally Moody

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Special thanks to our Sponsors

Special thanks to our Committee Members

R.I.P.E. CONFERENCE 2015

GWEN JOHNSONCITY OF [email protected]

MELORA JACKSONDEPARTMENT OF MENTAL [email protected]

T.J. JOHNSONJOHNSON HOUSE PERSONAL [email protected] 228-285-1825

BRANNON LEBLANCPRN HOME CARERIPE [email protected]

CAMERON HENSLEYPRN HOME [email protected] (c)228-385-8503 (o)

SWAYZE COLLIERSOUTHERN CARE [email protected] (c)228-396-4756 (o)

TIM JONESSOUTHERN CARE [email protected] (c)601-947-9282 (o)

KEARN CHERRYPRN HOME CARE RIPE SENIOR GUIDE228-239-1867 (c)228-385-8503 (o)

Kathy Brown van Zutphen, Attorney

VICKI HENSLEYPRN HOME CARE SAFE (Senior Advocate for the Elderly)[email protected] (c)228-385-8503 (o)

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